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Bushwalking
with
The Out Trekkers.....
2009 program out now!
| When |
See schedule below. |
| Where |
Various parts of SE Qld &
Northern NSW |
| Cost |
Shared petrol/camping costs
if applicable |
| Contact |
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Who we are
The Out Trekkers are a
mixed-age group of fun gay and lesbian people and their friends who go
bushwalking every 2 weeks or so, and camping every 2 or 3 months.
Nearly all of our walks
are on tracks. Generally, they are suitable for anyone of good average
fitness and endurance. We vary the speed to suit the walk, but you should
have a reasonable standard of fitness appropriate to the particular walk, so
read the descriptions in the program.
What to bring
On trips generally, you
need to take: fully enclosed boots, rain cover, warm top, hat, sunscreen,
leech and insect repellent, and bags for rubbish.
For day trips, you need to
take also: a daypack, at least 2 litres of water, lunch and snacks.
For camps, you need to
take also: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, water bottles,
cutlery, cup and bowl, sharp knife, matches and lighter, toilet paper and
trowel, torch, toiletries, food and fold-up chair.
Going on walks
Please let the leader know
beforehand :
-
if you
intend coming on a walk,
-
whether
you have transport, and if so,
-
how many
others you could take.
This will allow the leader
to plan and will also let you know whether the trip is proceeding as
advertised, or whether any details have been changed.
We often carpool the usual meeting
place is near the city in bus stop outside 169
Leichardt Street. This is opposite but on the Fortitude Valley side
of the Sportsman’s Hotel in Leichardt Street, Spring
Hill. This bus stop is outside
a new building between 189 (the Ridge on Leichardt Hotel) & 153 (Australian
Academy of Music). However you must check the particular trip description,
and contact the leader as well, to be sure of the meeting arrangements.
Transport costs
Please help the driver
with petrol costs -- it's only fair to make a reasonable contribution to a
driver, especially if the trip is long.
2009
Program
|
Date |
Walk |
Contact |
Email |
Phone |
Grading |
km |
Hr |
Gradient |
Drive Time one way |
|
Sat
28-Feb |
Bogabahn Falls, Binna Burra |
Tony |
tonygroom2@bigpond.com |
0418 182 995 |
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Sun
15-Mar |
Thilbathalba Walk, Mapleton |
Sinval |
saragao@telstra.com |
0408 482 451 |
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Sat
28-Mar |
Illinbah Circuit, Binna Burra |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Moderate |
17 |
5.5 |
down&up |
1.5 |
|
Easter
10-13 April |
Eungella National Park, Mackay |
Sinval |
saragao@telstra.com |
0408 482 451 |
TBA |
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12 |
|
Sun
26-Apr |
Somerset Trail, Mt Mee |
Carl |
carnfell@yahoo.com.au |
0421 780 618 |
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W/E
9-10 May |
Cooloola Camping Weekend - various walks |
David |
truman7@westnet.com.au |
0422 076 079 |
various |
|
|
flat |
3.5 |
|
Sat
23-May |
Mt Tunbubudla, Glasshouse Mts |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Difficult parts |
8 |
2+2 |
2 hills |
1 |
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Long W/E
6-Jun |
CAMPING anyone? |
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Sat
20-Jun |
Greenes Falls, Pride Walk, Mt Glorious |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Easy |
12 |
4 |
undulating |
1 |
|
Sun
5-Jul |
Lota to Wynnum, Coast Walk |
Carl |
carnfell@yahoo.com.au |
0421 780 618 |
Easy |
|
|
flat |
1 |
|
Sun
19-Jul |
Mt Beerwah |
Sinval |
saragao@telstra.com |
0408 482 451 |
Difficult |
|
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Steep up & down |
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Sun
2-Aug |
Mt Maroon |
Carl |
carnfell@yahoo.com.au |
0421 780 618 |
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1.5 |
|
Sun
16-Aug |
Lake Baroon to Kondalilla Falls Great
Walk, Sunshine Coast Hinterland |
Sinval |
saragao@telstra.com |
0408 482 451 |
Moderate |
15 |
5 |
Steep parts |
1.5 |
|
Sat
29-Aug |
Toonumbar National Park |
David |
truman7@westnet.com.au |
0422 076 079 |
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Sat
12-Sep |
Albert River Circuit |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Moderate |
21 |
6.5 |
longish |
2 |
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Sun
27-Sep |
Thylogale Track |
Sinval |
saragao@telstra.com |
0408 482 451 |
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Sun
11-Oct |
Tooloona Creek Circuit, O'Reilly's |
Carl |
carnfell@yahoo.com.au |
0421 780 618 |
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Sat
24-Oct |
Sunshine Coast walk |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Easy |
12 |
4 |
Flattish |
1.5 |
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Sun
8-Nov |
TBA |
Carl |
carnfell@yahoo.com.au |
0421 780 618 |
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Sat
28-Nov |
Warrie Circuit, Springbrook |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
Moderate |
17 |
|
down & up |
1.5 |
|
Sat
5-Dec |
Apple Tree Park to the Settlement,
Springbrook
(last day of the Gold
Coast Hinterland Great Walk) |
Tony |
tonygroom2@bigpond.com |
0418 182 995 |
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Sat
12-Dec |
Christmas Party |
Gerry |
gerrytb@iinet.net.au |
0417 035 723 |
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flat out! |
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Long W/E
23-25 Jan |
YURAYGIR NATIONAL PARK CAMPING, Angourie Coastal Walk |
David |
truman7@westnet.com.au |
0422 076 079 |
Easy |
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4 |
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